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US Navy modernization
US Navy Accepts Delivery of $13 Billion Nuclear-Powered Supercarrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s new class of aircraft carriers was delivered to the service on May 31.
US Navy’s $13 Billion Supercarrier to Begin Acceptance Trials in May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the successful completion of acceptance trials, the U.S. Navy expects a quick delivery.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Successfully Completes Builder’s Sea Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new aircraft carrier is on track for delivery to the U.S. Navy in May.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Finally Takes to Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The lead ship of the U.S. Navy’s latest class of aircraft carriers embarked on crucial sea trials over the weekend.
Deterrence Diminished by US Navy Readiness Gaps as Congress Debates Budget
By Steven Stashwick
Leaders warn years of stunted budgets leave Navy with a thin bench in event of a conflict.
US Navy’s New Supercarrier Will Take to Sea This Week
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s latest supercarrier will set sail for builder’s trials this week.
The Navy Will Struggle to Build Trump’s 350-Ship Fleet
By Steven Stashwick
Budget and shipyard hurdles will stymie progress beyond the current President’s term.
Vision for the Future US Fleet II: The Numbers
By Steven Stashwick
New light carriers, missile craft, and unmanned platforms.
Vision for the Future US Fleet I: Concepts & Organization
By Steven Stashwick
An influential Washington think tank has released a key fleet architecture study.
US Navy to Receive New $13 Billion Aircraft Carrier in April (Maybe)
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Navy’s new supercarrier is “99 percent overall complete with 93 percent of the test program complete.”
Littoral Combat Ship: The US Navy’s ‘Alleged Warship’
By Steven Stashwick
Senate oversight deeply critical of troubled program.
Road to 350: Can the US Build a 350-Ship Fleet the Navy Actually Wants?
By Steven Stashwick
Shipbuilding capacity, political & budget uncertainty, combat capability, complicate any new plan.